The narrator, Anya, was born to extremely wealthy parents who were always busy and never had time for her. She befriended Eli, the son of their cook, who became her self-appointed bodyguard and closest friend. As they grew older, Anya started to develop feelings for Eli but was unsure how to express them. Meanwhile, a popular girl named Emma would often bully Anya and spread rumors about her and Eli.
One day, Anya's prank against Emma backfires, and Eli gets blamed and fired from his job. Eli disappears, and Anya is left feeling guilty and lonely. She starts to develop feelings for another boy, Sean, but eventually realizes she still has feelings for Eli.
When Eli returns, he's changed and seems to be mocking Anya. However, during a school camping trip, they get lost in the woods together, and Eli helps Anya. They eventually confess their feelings for each other, but their moment is interrupted by Emma, who has become unhinged and tries to hurt Anya.
Eli and Sean come to Anya's rescue, and they're eventually reunited with their school group. Anya realizes her true feelings for Eli and confesses them to him, and they share a romantic kiss.
1. Anya was born to rich parents.
2. Anya's parents were self-made billionaires.
3. Anya's parents worked a lot and didn't have time for her.
4. Anya's 10th birthday was forgotten by her parents.
5. A boy named Eli saved Anya from hurting herself on her 10th birthday.
6. Eli was the cook's son in Anya's mansion.
7. Eli and Anya became friends after the birthday incident.
8. Eli helped Anya with her math homework in 10th grade.
9. Anya's parents were impressed with Eli's math skills and got him admission to Anya's school.
10. Eli became Anya's self-appointed bodyguard at school.
11. Anya auditioned for the lead role of Juliet in the school play and got it.
12. Emma, the school's most popular girl, was jealous of Anya's role in the play.
13. Sean asked Anya out, and she said yes to make Eli jealous.
14. Eli looked upset when he saw Anya with Sean.
15. Eli and Anya became distant after the incident.
16. Anya skipped school and texted Eli that she was sick, and he came to visit her.
17. Eli forgave Anya and they became friends again.
18. Emma's parents were going to invest in Anya's parents' new company.
19. Anya put laxatives in the gravy at a dinner party to play a prank on Emma.
20. Eli's dad was fired by Anya's dad after the prank incident.
21. Eli and his dad were kicked out of the mansion.
22. Anya felt terrible about what happened to Eli and his dad.
23. Anya started volunteering at a soup kitchen and met Sean there.
24. Sean invited Anya out and she accepted.
25. Anya and Sean started dating.
26. Eli returned to school and was hostile towards Anya.
27. Eli was dating Emma, which made Anya jealous.
28. Anya and Eli got lost together during a school camping trip.
29. Eli helped Anya when she slipped and fell during the trip.
30. Eli and Anya shared a close moment while lost, but were interrupted by Emma.
31. Emma was searching for Eli during the camping trip.
32. Emma found Anya and Eli and joined them, but then got lost again.
33. Emma pushed Anya into a trap, intending to leave her there.
34. Eli and Sean found Emma and rescued Anya.
35. The group was reunited after the incident.
36. Sean knew that Anya and Eli had feelings for each other.
37. Anya realized she loved Eli and confessed her feelings to him.
38. Eli confessed his love for Anya and they shared a kiss.